Parking has always been an issue in Laguna Beach. We just don't have enough real estate for all the vehicles coming to town. My advice is to find an all-day lot and leave your car there. Walk or take the free trolley to get around town.

PUBLIC PARKING LOTS

To find a public parking lot in town, go to www.lagunabeachcity.net, then click on the "Residents" tab, then "Parking" tab. There they have addresses, costs, directions, FAQs and tips for parking in town.

The reason I'm suggesting this lot is:- lots of spots available- it is one of the first lots before you hit major traffic in town (best to avoid driving in town)- it has some free parking- reasonably priced (the closer you get to the beach, the higher the price)- downtown location (close to many restaurants and shopping)- it's close to all the festivals in the canyon and only 0.4 miles from Main Beach

FREE TROLLEY RIDES

For more information about the Laguna Beach Trolley, go to www.LagunaBeachCity.net, then click on "Residents" tab, then "Getting Around" tab. There they have information about downloading the Trolley Tracker app so you can see in real time where all the trolleys are and how close one is to your stop.

After you have found your perfect parking spot, it's time to hop on one of our free trolley's.

Laguna Beach's FREE Weekend Trolley operates on Fridays from 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., September through June. The route picks up and drops off passengers along Coast Highway from the Ritz-Carlton in Dana Point to Cajon Street in North Laguna. Call (949) 497-0766 for more information on the free trolley.

Nothing ruins a day in Laguna Beach faster than a parking ticket. Here are the top 5 ways you will get a ticket:

1. EXPIRED METER The meter maids here in town are very good at finding those cars that have exceeded their limit by one minute.

2. STREET SWEEPINGThe meter maids camp out next to Urth Caffe on street sweeping day and make lots of money for the city. Look for street sweeping signs in residential neighborhoods before you park.

3. OUTSIDE THE LINESMake sure your entire car is inside the painted lines. If you tires are touching the lines...you will get a ticket.

4. PERMIT PARKINGSome areas in town are for permit parking only. One specific area is around Mozambique Restaurant.

5. HEAD IN ONLYDon't try and back into parking spaces or you will see a ticket on your windshield.